Craftsman Comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide for Lawn Mowers

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

!PROBLEM	CAUSE	CORRECTION
Mower blades will 1.	Obstruction in clutch	1.	Remove	obstruction.
not rotate	mechanism.
2,	Worn/damaged mower	2.	Replace	mower drive belt.
	drive belt.

Poor grass discharge

Headlight(s) not working

(if so equipped)


3.	Frozen	idler pulley.			3.	Replace		idler	pulley.
4.	Frozen	blade	mandrel.		4.	Contact		a Sears		or other
						qualified		service		center.
1.	Engine	speed too slow.			1.	Place	throttle control in
						"FAST" position.
2.	Travel	speed	too fast.		2.	Shift to slower			speed.
3.	Wet grass.				3.	Allow	grass to dry before
4.				level.		mowing.
4.	Mower	deck	not	level.	4.	Level	mower		deck.
5.	Low/uneven		tire	air	5.	Check	tires for proper air
	pressure.					pressure.
6.	Worn, bent or loose blade.				6.	Replace/sharpen				blade.
						Tighten		blade	bolt.
7.	Buildup	of grass,		leaves	7.	Clean	underside			of mower
	and trash under			mower.		housing.
8.	Mower	drive belt		worn.	8.	Replace		mower		drive belt.

9.Blades impropedy installed. ! 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10.	Improper blades			used.	10.	Replace with		blades listed
						in this manual.
11.Clogged		mower		deck vent	11.Clean		around	mandrels to
	holes from		buildup of grass,			open	vent holes.
	leaves,	and	trash around
	mandrels.
1.	Switch	is "OFF".			1.	Turn switch "ON".

2.Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out 2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

3. Faulty light switch.

3. Check/replace light switch.

4.Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Check wiring and connec tions.

5. Blown fuse.

5. Replace fuse.

Battery

will not

1.

Bad

battery

cell(s).

1.

Replace

battery.

charge

2.

Poor

cable

connections.

2.

Check/clean

all connec

tions.

3.

Faulty

regulator

3.

Replace

regulator.

(if

so equipped).

4.

Faulty

alternator.

4.

Replace

alternator.

IEngine

"backfires'

.

Engine

throttle

control not

.

Move throttle

control to

whenturning

set

at "SLOW"

position

"SLOW"

position and allow

engine

"OFF"

for

30

seconds

before

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

stopping

engine.

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Contents SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.A IcriiftsmiiniLimited Warranty on Battery Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentGeneral Operation Safety is InvolvedII. Slope Operation III. Children IV. ServiceDo not Be sure the area is clear of other System Product SpecificationsRepair Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesVideo Cassette Slope Sheet Drive Tractor OFF Skid Check BatteryTo Rolltractor To Remove Tractor From Carton UnpackCheck Brake System Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsCheck Mower Levelness H L Our tractors conform to Knowyour TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower Lift LeverADD Gasoline To TransportTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Tractor Belts EngineTransaxle Cooling Check Transaxle OIL LevelCleaning To Remove Mower To Install MowerFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment with Bubble Level Alternate SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment MethodBoth Front Links Must be Equal Length Recheck side-to-side adjustmentTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Primary Idler ArmRemove Mower Drive Belt Install NEW Mower Blade Secondary Drive BeltReinstall Mower Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade SEC- Ondary Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Adjust Brake Belt InstallationTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment Front Wheel CamberInterlocks and Relays Replacing BatteryTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Replace Headlight BulbFinal Setting To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor Preliminary SettingEngine OIL EngineOther Fuel SystemCorrection Troubleshooting ChartProblem CauseTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Correction Page TRACTOR- Model Number SchematicTractor - Model Number Electrical Electrical Tractor - Model Number1u8is5 Part Tractor --MODEL Number Chassis and EnclosuresDescription Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Ground DriveTractor - Model NU Mber 917.275013 Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. no Tractor -- Model Number 917.275013 Steering AssemblyKEY Paii Description Tractor - Model Number EngineNO. NO. Description Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsOrgy Number Tractor - Model Lift AssemblyMower Deck Pin Head Rivet Tractor - Model Number Transaxle KEY Part NO. no TransaxleCylinder HEAD, Valve and Breatherj Crankcase KEY Part NO. no HEADNALVE/BREATHER KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONTl to AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Blower Housing & Baffles KEY Part DescriptionIGNITION/CHARGING KEY Part Description Not IllustratedStarting V6EM Engine Controls OIL PAN I Lubrication OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part Description Staring System KEYCrankshaft J Exhaust J Fuel Systemj Fuel System NO. no Description CrankshaftExhaust KEY Part Description Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation MY-HOME Anyal dayornight 800-469J63 U.S. andCanada Get it fixed, at your home or ours